Multi-function bag

ABSTRACT

A multi-function bag is provided. The multi-function bag includes a first body, a second body, a zipper and a cover. Each body has a first surface, a second surface, two corresponding third surface and a space. Said space is enclosed by said first surface, said second surface and said third surface. Said zipper is connected to the edge of second surface and the edge of third surface of each body. Said cover has one end fixed at said first surface of said second body. Wherein said multi-function bag can be spread out to shelter furniture. Additionally, when the zipper is zipped up, said first body and said second body are combined and then the multi-function bag is bag-shaped so that the enclosed spaces are next to each other and then can be provided to contain objects.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a bag and particularly to amulti-function bag which can serve as containing, storing objects,packing products and sheltering furniture.

2. Description of the Prior Art

A storage bag is one daily necessity, and so are a dust cover, awaterproof cover and a packing bag. The purpose of storage bag is toreceive and then easily move its contains; the purpose of a dust coveror waterproof cover is to prevent from wetting or accumulating dust; thepurpose of a packing bag is to contain and wrap up the product forsales. As for the purpose of aforementioned objects, they are alldistinct not only in their configurations but also in their functions.Therefore, storage bags, dust covers, waterproof covers and packing bagsare normally designed for a single purpose. However, this will consumeconsiderable resources and increase the burden of global environmentbecause specific bags or covers are not capable of diversifiedfunctions. If the function of a storage bag, dust cover, waterproofcover and packing bag are combined, the object can be received, stored,covered, packed and then conveniently moved. In this manner, there is noneed to buy a plurality of bags or covers, and thus the opportunity ofreusing a multi-purpose bag may increase.

Therefore, how to satisfy the need is an issue remained to be resolvedin the industry.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The primary object of the invention is to provide a multi-function bagthat has a plurality of purposes such as containing, storing, packingproducts and sheltering furniture.

To achieve the foregoing object, the multi-function bag of presentinvention includes a first body, a second body, a zipper and a cover.Each of body has a first surface, a second surface, two correspondingthird surface and a space. Said space is enclosed by said first surface,said second surface, and said third surface. Said second surface has atleast one second fixing element located inside. Said first surface ofsaid first body has at least one first fixing element located outside.Said first fixing element or said second fixing element are Velcrofastener, button, cord or snap hook. Said zipper has two lateralportions and two holding portions. Said two lateral portions can becombined to or separated from each other. Said two holding portions aredisposed at two ends of lateral portions respectively in order toconnect said two lateral portions. One lateral portion is connected tothe edge of second surface and the edge of third surface of said firstbody; another lateral portion is connected to the edge of second surfaceand the edge of third surface of said second body. Said cover has oneend fixed at said first surface of said second body, and another end ofsaid cover can be connected to or separated from the first fixingelement. Wherein two bodies are bag-shaped and the enclosed spaces arenext to each other and provided to contain objects when the zipper iszipped up.

In the aforementioned multi-function bag, wherein said third surface ofeach body has at least one third fixing element located inside, and saidthird fixing element is Velcro fastener, button, cord or snap hook.

In the aforementioned multi-function bag, wherein said first body andsaid second body further include a plurality of flexible brackets. Eachflexible bracket is disposed between first surface and second surface,between second surface and third surface, and between first surface andthird surface respectively in order to sustain said multi-function bag.Said flexible brackets are disposed inside the piped edge.

In the aforementioned multi-function bag, wherein said multi-functionbag further includes at least a strap, and two end of said strap arefixed at said first surface of said first body and said first surface ofsaid second body respectively, or two end of said strap are fixed atsaid third surface of said first body and said third surface of saidsecond body respectively.

In the aforementioned multi-function bag, wherein said first surface,said second surface or said third surface are fabric or plastic.

In the aforementioned multi-function bag, the bag-shaped multi-functionbag includes a mouth which has a tightening rope and a piped edge. Saidtightening rope is disposed inside the piped edge, and said piped edgecontains a breach. Said mouth is shrunk when the tightening rope ispulled out through the breach, and said mouth is enlarged when thetightening rope is loosed to get into the piped edge through the breach.

By means of the construction of the present invention set forth above,the multi-function bag can be spread out to shelter the furniture and toisolate the rainfall or dust. Besides, the multi-function bag may not bewrinkled and lumpy any more. Therefore, the multi-function bag will notaccumulate rainfall or dust upside and will be more beautiful. When thezipper is zipped up, different function of the multi-function bag can beachieved. The first body and the second body are coupled and becomebag-shaped so that the spaces are come close to each other to containobjects. Additionally, the size of the mouth can be modified; the strapis disposed in order to be conveniently moved; the cover is disposed toserve as packing so that the packing materials, such as corrugated boxof commercial package, can be omitted.

The objects, features and advantages of the present invention will beapparent understood from the following detailed descriptions of thepreferred aspect of the invention in conjunction with reference to thefollowing drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1A is diagram depicting the multi-function bag of embodiment ofpresent invention when the bag is spread out;

FIG. 1B is diagram of the flexible bracket and the piped edge ofmulti-function bag;

FIG. 2A is an application diagram depicting the multi-function bag ofembodiment of present invention when the bag is spread out;

FIG. 2B is an application diagram depicting the multi-function bag ofanother embodiment of present invention when the bag is spread out;

FIG. 2C is an application diagram depicting the multi-function bag offurther embodiment of present invention when the bag is spread out;

FIG. 3 is diagram depicting the multi-function bag of embodiment ofpresent invention when the zipper is zipped up;

FIG. 4 is diagram of the mouth of multi-function bag.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Please refer to FIG. 1A, FIG. 1A is diagram depicting the multi-functionbag of embodiment of present invention when the bag is spread out. Themulti-function bag 1 includes a first body 11A, a second body 11B, azipper 12 and a cover 13. Wherein, the first body 11A and the secondbody 11B are symmetrical. Furthermore, both the first body 11A and thesecond body 11B include a first surface 111, a second surface 112, twocorresponding third surfaces 113 and a space 114. The space 114 isenclosed by the first surface 111, the second surface 112, and the thirdsurface 113. The material of those first surfaces 111, second surfaces112, and third surfaces 113 can be fabric or plastic. In the first body11A and the second body 11B, the second surface 112 has two secondfixing elements 112A located inside. In the first body 11A, the firstsurface 111 has two first fixing elements 111A located outside. Thefirst fixing elements 111A and the second fixing elements 112A areVelcro fastener in this embodiment. However, the Velcro fastener may bereplaced with button, cord, or snap hook by those skilled in the art.The zipper 12 includes two lateral portions 122 and two holding portions121. Two lateral portions 122 can be combined to each other by means ofzipping up the zipper 12. Two holding portions 121 are disposed at twoends of lateral portions 122 respectively in order to connect twolateral portions 122. One lateral portion 122 is connected to the edgeof second surface 112 and the edge of third surface 113 of the firstbody 11A, another lateral portion 122 is connected to the edge of secondsurface 112 and the edge of third surface 113 of the second body 11B. Inthe first body 11A and the second body 11B, the third surface 113 has athird fixing element 113A located inside. In this embodiment, thosethird fixing elements 113A are Velcro fastener. The cover 13 has one endfixed at the first surface 111 of the second body 11B, and another endof the cover 13 can be connected to or separated from the first fixingelement 111A.

Next, please refer to FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B simultaneously, FIG. 1B isdiagram of the flexible bracket and the piped edge of multi-functionbag. The first body 11A and the second body 11B further include aplurality of flexible brackets 115. Each flexible bracket 115 isdisposed between first surface 111 and second surface 112, betweensecond surface 112 and third surface 113, and between first surface 111and third surface 113 respectively in order to sustain themulti-function bag 1. As shown in FIG. 1B, the flexible bracket 115 isdisposed inside the piped edge 117 between the second surface 112 andthe third surface 113. Wherein the piped edge 117 is extended from thesecond surface 112 and the third surface 113 and then seamed together bya stitch 116.

Please refer to FIG. 1A and FIG. 2A, FIG. 2A is an application diagramdepicting the multi-function bag of embodiment of present invention whenthe bag is spread out. The zipper 12 of the multi-function bag 1 is notyet zipped up so that the multi-function bag 1 can be spread out toshelter chairs (or other furniture). When the chairs are sheltered, themulti-function bag 1 can be fixed on the chairs by the second fixingelement 112A so that the multi-function bag 1 will not be departed fromthe chairs. In this embodiment, the second fixing element 112A is Velcrofastener. Furthermore, the multi-function bag 1 can be covered by thecover 13 and then the free end of the cover 13 can be attached to theVelcro fastener of the first fixing element 111A to prevent rainfall (ordust) from entering the gap between the first body 11A and the secondbody 11B. Besides, the flexible brackets 115 can support themulti-function bag 1 so that the multi-function bag 1 will not bewrinkled and lumpy any more. Thus, when the chairs are sheltered, theplane first surfaces 111 will not accumulate rainfall upside and thenthe multi-function bag 1 will be more beautiful. In addition, thoseskilled in the art may fix the multi-function bag 1 on the chairs by theVelcro fastener of third fixing element 113A. While certain exemplaryembodiment of FIG. 2A have been described, it is to be understood thatsuch embodiment are merely illustrative of and not restrictive on thebroad invention, and that this invention is not be limited to thespecific constructions and arrangements shown and described, sincevarious other modifications may occur to those ordinarily skilled in theart.

Please refer to FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B, FIG. 2B is an application diagramdepicting the multi-function bag of another embodiment of presentinvention when the bag is spread out. In the following description,identical components will be marked with the same label and notillustrated again. The first body 11A′ and the second body 11B′ bothhave a second fixing element 112A′. In this embodiment, the secondfixing elements 112A′ are cords so as to tie to the chairs.

Please refer to FIG. 2A and FIG. 2C, FIG. 2C is an application diagramdepicting the multi-function bag of further embodiment of presentinvention when the bag is spread out. The first body 11A″ and the secondbody 11B″ both have a second fixing element 112A″. In this embodiment,the second fixing elements 112A″ are snap hooks so as to hitch to thechairs.

Next, when the zipper is zipped up, the multi-function bag havingdifferent function can be achieved. Please refer to FIG. 3, FIG. 3 isdiagram depicting the multi-function bag of embodiment of presentinvention when the zipper is zipped up. The zipper 12 of multi-functionbag 1′ is zipped up and then two lateral portions 122 are combined.Thus, the third surface 113 of the first body 11A and of the second body11B are become one lateral side of the multi-function bag 1′; the secondsurface (not shown) of the first body 11A and of the second body 11B arebecome bottom of the multi-function bag 1′; the first surfaces 111 ofthe first body 11A and of the second body 11B are become two oppositesides of the multi-function bag 1′. Wherein the first body 11A and thesecond body 11B are coupled and become bag-shaped. And the space 114 ofthe first body 11A and of the second body 11B is come close to eachother so as to contain objects. Besides, the bag-shaped multi-functionbag 1′ has a mouth 15 and two straps 14. The mouth 15 is composed ofpiped edge 151. Two end of the straps 14 are fixed at outside of thefirst surfaces 111 so that the multi-function bag 1′ is convenientlymoved. Furthermore, two end of the straps 14 may be fixed at outside ofthe third surfaces 113 so that the purpose of being conveniently movedis achieved. In addition to the purpose of containing, themulti-function bag 1′ can be served as packing. As shown in the diagram,one end of the cover 13 is fixed on the first surface (not shown) of thesecond body 11B, and another end of the cover 13 can be attached to thefirst fixing element 111A of the first body 11A so that themulti-function bag 1′ can be covered to isolate the dust or prevent thecontained objects from being dropped out. Therefore, the multi-functionbag 1′ can be served as packing, and then the packing materials, such ascorrugated box of commercial package, can be omitted.

To serve as handbag, the multi-function bag of present invention has amouth which can be shrunk. Please refer to FIG. 4, FIG. 4 is diagram ofthe mouth of multi-function bag. The bag-shaped multi-function bag 1′has a mouth 15. The mouth 15 is composed of tightening rope 152 andpiped edge 151, and the tightening rope 152 is disposed inside the pipededge 151. The piped edge 151 further has a breach 1511. When thetightening rope 152 is tightened through the breach 1511, the tighteningrope 152 will be left out from the piped edge 151 and then the mouth 15will be shrunk. When the tightening rope 152 is loosed, the tighteningrope 152 will be gotten into the piped edge 151 through the breach 1511and then the mouth 15 will be enlarged. Therefore, the size of the mouth15 of multi-function bag 1′ can be modified.

While the present invention has been described with reference tospecific examples, which are intended to be illustrative only and not tobe limiting of the invention, it will be apparent to those of ordinaryskill in the art that changes, additions or deletions may be made to thedisclosed embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of theinvention.

1. A multi-function bag, comprising: a first body and a second body,each of which having a first surface, a second surface, twocorresponding third surface and a space, said space being enclosed bysaid first surface, said second surface and said third surface, saidsecond surface having at least one second fixing element located inside,said first surface of said first body having at least one first fixingelement located outside; a zipper which has two lateral portions and twoholding portions, said two lateral portions can be combined to orseparated from each other, said two holding portions being disposed attwo ends of lateral portions respectively in order to connect said twolateral portions, one lateral portion being connected to the edge ofsecond surface and the edge of third surface of said first body, anotherlateral portion being connected to the edge of second surface and theedge of third surface of said second body; a cover which has one endfixed at said first surface of said second body, and another end of saidcover can be connected to or separated from the first fixing element;wherein two bodies are bag-shaped and the enclosed spaces are next toeach other and provided to contain objects when the zipper is zipped up.2. The multi-function bag according to claim 1, wherein said thirdsurface of each body has at least one third fixing element locatedinside.
 3. The multi-function bag according to claim 2, wherein saidthird fixing element is Velcro fastener, button, cord or snap hook. 4.The multi-function bag according to claim 1, wherein said first body andsaid second body further include a plurality of flexible brackets; eachflexible bracket is disposed between first surface and second surface,between second surface and third surface, and between first surface andthird surface respectively in order to sustain said multi-function bag.5. The multi-function bag according to claim 4, wherein said flexiblebrackets are disposed inside the piped edge.
 6. The multi-function bagaccording to claim 1, wherein said multi-function bag further includesat least a strap, and two end of said strap are fixed at said firstsurface of said first body and said first surface of said second bodyrespectively, or two end of said strap are fixed at said third surfaceof said first body and said third surface of said second bodyrespectively.
 7. The multi-function bag according to claim 1, whereinsaid first fixing element or said second fixing element are Velcrofastener, button, cord or snap hook.
 8. The multi-function bag accordingto claim 1, wherein said first surface, said second surface or saidthird surface are fabric or plastic.
 9. The multi-function bag accordingto claim 1, wherein the bag-shaped multi-function bag includes a mouthwhich has a tightening rope and a piped edge, said tightening rope beingdisposed inside the piped edge, said piped edge containing a breach,said mouth being shrunk when the tightening rope is pulled out throughthe breach, said mouth being enlarged when the tightening rope is loosedto get into the piped edge through the breach.